St. John's Bellefonte

Parish retreat at St. Vincent Archabbey (Latrobe, PA)
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10

"What is Truth?"
2025-08-14 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 189 W Lamb St, Bellefonte
Discussion led by Dr. Kathryn Grossman on the similarities between George Orwell’s 1984 and the “fake news” and “alternative facts” prevalent in today’s government administration.

Holy Eucharist followed by potluck
2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:30
Sign up for potluck dinner in the Parish Hall (6 p.m.) following the 5:30 Eucharist.

Feast of the Holy Cross+Parish Picnic
2025-09-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Governor’s Park, Governor's Park Road, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
One service at 9:30 a.m. in the church, followed by Parish picnic in Governor’s Park. Sign-up sheet in the back of the church.

Parish Work Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 22:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Bring clippers, rakes, gloves, etc., to help beautify our spaces and grounds.

Prayer Group
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

Saint's Day & Potluck
2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Following 5:30 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist in celebration of The Holy Guardian Angels, we will gather in the parish hall for a potluck dinner. Sign up on the back table in the church.

Feast of St. Francis & Pet Blessing
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Bring your pets (and plants) to church to receive a blessing for all living things.

Prayer Vigil with Holy Communion
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
The Rev’d John Harwood will preside in this commemoration on the first anniversary of Deacon Alex Dyakiw’s passing.

Rector's Installation
2025-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Installation of The Rev. Ruth Ferguson as St. John’s Rector

Chili Cook-Off
2025-11-01 16:00 - 19:00 | 198 W Lamb St, Bellefonte
4-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

All Saints Sunday
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

Fall Stewardship Potluck and Talent Night
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 189 W Lamb St, Bellefonte
At 6 p.m. following 5:30 Holy Eucharist, we will share a potluck dinner in the fellowship hall. Bring an instrument, joke, painting, or some other talent to share!

Christ the King Sunday
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

Advent Potluck Brunch & Dessert Auction
2025-12-21 09:00 - 23:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
ONE service at 9:30 .m. (in the church), followed by potluck brunch and dessert auction in the parish hall.

Family Christmas Eve Service 4:30 p.m.
2025-12-24 16:30 - 17:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

Christmas Eve Service at 9:30 p.m.
2025-12-24 21:00 - 23:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Carols of the Season beginning at 9:30 p.m. followed by Solemn Mass with Choir and Strings

Solemn High Mass - Feast of the Epiphany
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

Combined service (9:30) and annual meeting
2026-01-18 09:30 - 23:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
We will hold one service on Sunday, to be followed by the annual meeting in the church. Proposed budget will be presented.

Funeral Mass - Mary Katherine Jones
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
A funeral mass will be held for long-time parishioner, Mary Katherine Jones, in the church at 11:00 on February 7. Obituary here.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2026-02-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 189 W Lamb St, Bellefonte
$10 adults; kids eat free
Proceeds benefit Bellefonte Youth Center

Ash Wednesday Service (a.m.)
2026-02-18 09:30 - 10:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

Ash Wednesday service (p.m.)
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

St. Patrick's Dinner fundraiser
2026-03-14 16:00 - 19:00
Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, dessert, beverage
Take-out only.

Tenebrae Service
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
St. John’s choir, Penn State Episcopal Choral Scholars, Cantores Convallis lead this service. The service will include The Lamentations of Jeremiah, Book One (Tallis), as well as motets by Bruckner and Poulenc.

Holy Saturday service
2026-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States

Easter Day Low Mass
2026-04-05 08:30 - 09:00
Spoken service with communion

Festive Easter Day Mass
2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:15 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
With brass and choir

Frederick Douglass Presentation
2026-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Presented by Wilson Okello

The Abrahamic Endorsement of Peace
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 | 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, 120 W Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA, 16823, United States
Interfaith discussion on war by members of multiple religions.
